The Master of Arts in Education Studies at Western University is a research-oriented graduate program offered across five fields: Applied Linguistics, Counselling Psychology, Critical Policy/Equity/Leadership Studies, Curriculum Studies, and School/Applied Child Psychology. Students work with faculty researchers and complete either a course-based or thesis-based stream, with full-time completion typically taking four to six terms depending on the option chosen. Graduates take on roles as teachers, administrators, and counsellors across provincial, national, and international education systems. Admission requires a four-year undergraduate degree with a minimum 'B' standing (70%) or equivalent in the final two years of study. The Counselling Psychology field has additional requirements: a four-year Honours degree with a major in Psychology, an undergraduate honours thesis or equivalent senior research project, and at least one year of paid or volunteer experience in a helping profession.
Requirements
Minimum GPA:70.00 / %
Admission Requirements: Applicants require a four-year undergraduate degree (20 full courses or equivalent) from a recognized university or college, with a minimum 'B' standing (70%) or equivalent in the final two years of study. Applicants to the Counselling Psychology field additionally require a four-year Honours degree with a major in Psychology, an undergraduate honours thesis or equivalent senior research project, and at least one year of paid or volunteer experience in a helping profession. Non-native English speakers must meet Western's English proficiency requirement.